Ramen
Ramen Noodles
noun
If you're going to abduct some noodles, make sure it's everybody's favorite noodles, ramen! The other meaning of the first kanji actually makes more sense here though, because you pull the dough to stretch it when you make ramen noodles. Choose whichever meaning helps you remember it best!
This word is mostly written in kana, usually as ラーメン, but sometimes らーめん. You'll see the kanji version pretty often on packaging and menus, though, so it's worth knowing! The word is also occasionally written as らー麺 or ラー麺.
Both of these kanji take the on'yomi, but the first one has a slightly irregular reading, because it's based on the modern Chinese reading. To remember that it's a long らー, just think how excited you are about these ramen! Raaaaaa! Raaaamen! So exciting!
鮭拉麺なんて初めて食べるよ。
This is my first time eating salmon ramen.
小さな会社が成長するのに必要なのは、拉麺です。
What small companies need in order to grow is ramen.
股間に拉麺の汁をこぼしてしまった。
I spilled ramen soup on my crotch.